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Operation Crossbow

1965Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes75%53%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes75%53%

Summary

Allied agents infiltrate the Nazi rocket complex at Peenemunde in order to obtain their secrets and sabotage the plant. The film alternates between German developments of the V-1 missile and V-2 rocket (with a German cast speaking their own language) and discovery by British Intelligence of the weapon.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Michael Anderson
Written by
Emeric Pressburger, Derry Quinn, Vittoriano Petrilli
Produced by
Carlo Ponti
Music by
Ron Goodwin

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Facts

April 1, 1965 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
April 1, 1965
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom, Italy
Budget
$115,000
Box office
$4 million
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Multinational Team, Hope Spot, Bait-and-Switch +8

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Operation Crossbow?"

Questions about Operation Crossbow

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Where can I stream Operation Crossbow?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Operation Crossbow from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Operation Crossbow worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Operation Crossbow okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.